From the stunning landscapes of Australia to the tropical paradise of Fiji and Vanuatu, our already matched couples have already embarked on the next phase of the experiment – the Honeymoons.
In Queensland, following ELIOT’S sudden departure from their honeymoon, LAUREN wakes up alone. She is disappointed by his lack of effort to make their marriage work and hasn’t heard from him since.
Meanwhile in Vanuatu, CARINA and PAUL are indulging in a relaxing couples’ massage. The pair continue to hit it off on their honeymoon, their sexual chemistry through the roof.
In Cradle Mountain, Tasmania, following the revelation that TIM did not feel a spark for KATIE on their wedding day, the couple are off to an uncomfortable start to their honeymoon. Despite everything, KATIE is still hopeful and wants to focus on getting to know TIM and understand why the Experts matched them together. TIM, on the other hand, remains closed off and still does not feel an attraction toward his wife.
Two new couples are entering the experiment. First up is thirty-nine-year-old JEFF, who feels the pressure to start a family. He is matched with thirty-four-year-old RHI, who shares his desire for a family and finding a loving relationship. Both have struggled with modern dating apps and are now placing their hopes in the hands of the Experts to find their forever partner. When JEFF and RHI meet at the end of the aisle, they realise they already know each other! They had dated previously but parted ways amicably as they were both fresh out of relationships and not ready for something serious. Although their relationship is currently platonic, they are both open to seeing if the experiment can help them discover a deeper connection.
The next couple to wed are ASHLEIGH and JAKE. High school teacher JAKE, the quirkiest groom of this year’s experiment, is full of love but has struggled to find the right partner. He dreams of someone with great banter, a light-hearted nature, and a desire to start a family—qualities that perfectly describe ASHLEIGH. As a dance teacher, ASHLEIGH finds it hard to meet potential partners due to her work environment. At thirty-four, she feels the pressure to start a family and hopes the Experts can help. On the wedding day, groom JAKE is a bundle of nerves, worrying about his frizzy hair and even mistaking the maid of honour for his bride. However, upon meeting ASHLEIGH, his nerves dissipate, and the pair instantly click.
Overnight there has been a new development for our honeymooners SIERAH & BILLY, AWHINA & ADRIAN and CARINA & PAUL as they took their relationship to the next level. However, not all couples are having the best of times. In Cradle Mountain, a quiet tension lingers as KATIE and TIM set off on their hike. KATIE’s constant attempts to get to know TIM are met with cold, uninterested answers. She’s confused and begins to feel frustrated by TIM’S lack of effort.
As the honeymoon nears its end, the next task of the experiment arrives – the honeymoon box. Despite a romantic honeymoon, cracks begin to form when the topic of family comes up, and ADRIAN’S answer does not meet AWHINA’s expectations.
Back in Cradle Mountain, KATIE wants to check in with husband TIM after feeling the lack of effort on the first day of their honeymoon.